Marcus Freeman provides injury updates on three Notre Dame starters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman addressed the injury status of three key players as the 2026 season approaches. Offensive tackle Charles Jagusah is out for the season due to an off-field arm injury, with Freeman uncertain about his return. Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is progressing well after ACL recovery but may not be fully active at the start of camp. Transfer wide receiver Quincy Porter is improving after patella surgery but is not yet ready for full participation. Freeman indicated that at least two of these players could contribute during the season, despite the team's depth. Notre Dame aims to start the season strong after dealing with injuries last fall.
- •Charles Jagusah will miss the entire season due to an arm injury.
- •Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is recovering from ACL surgery and could be ready soon.
- •Quincy Porter is recovering from patella surgery and nearing full participation.
- •Freeman emphasized the importance of waiting for players to fully recover.
- •Notre Dame has significant depth to manage these injuries during the season.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Freeman sheds some light on Notre Dame’s injury mysteries
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Marcus Freeman updates injury status on three Notre Dame starters
"Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman provided injury updates for three players who are expected to be significant contributors.
"There are some lingering injury questions for Notre Dame as they head into fall camp, and Marcus Freeman has an update.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 12:17 PMMarcus Freeman sheds some light on Notre Dame’s injury mysteries
There are some lingering injury questions for Notre Dame as they head into fall camp, and Marcus Freeman has an update.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 11:02 AMMarcus Freeman updates injury status on three Notre Dame starters
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman provided injury updates for three players who are expected to be significant contributors.
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